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Patriarchy A system of discrimination against women by men Male domination In positions of power in workplace In marriage Women take their husband's surname In the Home Kate Millet Sexual and psychological discrimination Objectification Essentialism Ben are biologically stronger Conservatives Organic society: everyone has their place Post-feminism Patriarchy has ceased to exist…read more

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Otherness Women have a separate role as a result of their biological differences Men can never understand this The biological role of women has been assigned an inferior role in society Women are not just inferior in the eyes of men, but in their own eyes too Liberals Women should have a choice: whether they want to be a housewife or not When they gain equality, the sense of inferiority will go away Radicals Women need to set up a counter-culture to…read more

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Gender Difference between sex and gender: Gender: The male and female roles Sex: The biological differences between men and women Radical feminists want to abolish gender and gender consciousness (similar to race consciousness?) Want to: Abolish stereotypical roles (like household chores) Abolish stereotypical aspirational roles (nurses/doctors) Abolish stereotypical family roles (men go fishing, girls play with barbies) Want to completely rebuild the female culture Liberals Women should be given the choice to determine their own gender role Conservatives/ Anti-feminists Preserve society…read more

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Equality Very important for liberal feminists, but causes some problems for radical feminists While there are differences in sex, there should be no difference in gender Liberals Equality means full political, social, legal and economic rights for women Total equality of opportunity Women should have equal access to educational opportunity, public offices and all positions within the economic structure Radicals Equality is an essential goal, but it is a limited aspiration Some believe women are essentially superior and seek a…read more